Imperial Russia Medal – “For the Capture of Paris, March 19, 1814” – Brass Replica A4
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Imperial Russia Medal – “For the Capture of Paris, March 19, 1814” – Brass Replica A4

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  Imperial Russia Medal – “For the Capture of Paris, March 19, 1814” – Brass Replica A4 Type: Replica medal (not an original 19th-century issue) Country: Imperial Russia Year Represented: 1814 (established August 18/30, 1814 under Alexander I) Material: Brass Diameter: approx. 29 mm (1.14 in) Weight: approx. 12 g (0.42 oz) Condition: New reproduction Historical Background The Medal “For the Capture of Paris, March 19, 1814” was established by Emperor Alexander I in honor of the Russian troops who entered Paris on March 19 (31), 1814, during the final campaign against Napoleon. Obverse: Bust of Alexander I in a laurel wreath, beneath the radiant “All-Seeing Eye.” Reverse: Inscription within a laurel wreath: “FOR – CAPTURE – PARIS – MARCH 19 – 1814.” Although the medal was intended to reward all participants, Alexander I withheld distribution after the restoration of the Bourbon dynasty, considering it undiplomatic. Only in 1826, under Nicholas I, were medals issue

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